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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    21 Old-Fashioned Apple Desserts That Will Sweeten Your Day

    Published: Dec 1, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Old-fashioned apple desserts bring back memories of simpler times and the comforting flavors of homemade treats. There’s just something about the way apples, spices, and a little know-how can create desserts that feel both timeless and special. These recipes aren’t about fancy techniques or over-the-top ingredients—they’re about the kind of goodness that comes straight from the heart (and maybe a recipe card passed down through the years).

    Old Fashioned Apple Custard Pie

    Old Fashioned Apple Custard Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.


     

    Buttery crust, tart apples, and a creamy custard filling make this Apple Custard Pie the perfect not-too-sweet comfort dessert for fall.
    Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Apple Custard Pie Recipe

    Moist Apple Sheet Cake Recipe With Caramel Frosting

    Moist Apple Sheet Cake Recipe With Caramel Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

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    This Caramel Apple Cake is made with spiced apples and rich homemade caramel frosting, like a caramel apple but you can eat it with a fork!
    Get the Recipe: Moist Apple Sheet Cake Recipe With Caramel Frosting

    Easy To Make Apple Cinnamon Yeast Rolls From Scratch

    Easy To Make Apple Cinnamon Yeast Rolls From Scratch. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    These Apple Cinnamon Yeast Rolls are made with a soft, yeasted dough, a sweet apple-pecan filling, and a rich cream cheese frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Easy To Make Apple Cinnamon Yeast Rolls From Scratch

    Baked Apple Fritters With Double Glaze

    Baked Apple Fritters With Double Glaze. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    These crispy, golden-brown Baked Apple Fritters are filled with sweet, juicy apple chunks and topped with a luscious glaze.
    Get the Recipe: Baked Apple Fritters With Double Glaze

    Apple Crisp Recipe With Oatmeal

    A spoon full of apple crisp with ice cream
    Apple Crisp Recipe With Oatmeal. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Apple Crisp is the perfect fall dessert topped with a buttery brown sugar streusel It’s simple enough for a weeknight dessert and easier than an apple pie. It’s a classic old fashioned dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Apple Crisp Recipe With Oatmeal

    Easy Apple Crumb Pie With Homemade Crust

    Homemade apple crumble pie
    Easy Apple Crumb Pie With Homemade Crust. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Apple crumb pie is an easy make ahead dessert that everyone loves with a flaky crust filled with apples, topped with a walnut filled crumble.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Apple Crumb Pie With Homemade Crust

    Cinnamon Apple Blondies

    Apple blondies on a cooling rack.
    Cinnamon Apple Blondies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Cinnamon Apple Blondies are a softer version of a traditional blondie. Cinnamon spiced apples give them moisture and sweetness!
    Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Apple Blondies

    Apple and Blackberry Crumble

    Two ramekins of apple blackberry crumble with an ice cream scoop and vanilla ice cream.
    Apple and Blackberry Crumble. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Two of my favorite fruits are combined in this Apple Blackberry Crumble Just the right amount of sweetness that doesn’t overpower the fruit.
    Get the Recipe: Apple and Blackberry Crumble

    Pumpkin Apple Bread

    A partially sliced loaf of pumpkin bread next to a dish of butter.
    Pumpkin Apple Bread. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Homemade Pumpkin Apple Bread is super moist and full of warm fall spices. It’s the perfect treat for brunch or a coffee break.
    Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Apple Bread

    Apple Cinnamon Rolls With Caramel Frosting

    apple cinnamon rolls with plates and forks
    Apple Cinnamon Rolls With Caramel Frosting. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Apple Cinnamon Rolls, with gooey layers are nestled in a slightly sweet yeast dough, and topped off with caramel cream cheese icing.
    Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Rolls With Caramel Frosting

    Homemade Apple Pomegranate Cobbler

    Homemade Apple Pomegranate Cobbler. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Combine tart pomegranate juice with Fall apples for this amazing Apple Cobbler. Top it with a light biscuit dough and sprinkle with fresh pomegranate seeds.
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Apple Pomegranate Cobbler

    Easy Apple Dumplings

    Apple Dumplings in a bowl with ice cream.
    Easy Apple Dumplings Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Apple Dumpling Recipe is a quick and easy dessert you can put together in 10 minutes. You can’t ask for a more perfect fall dessert!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Apple Dumplings Recipe

    Cinnamon Apple Bread

    Apple oatmeal brad sliced on a wooden cutting board.
    Cinnamon Apple Bread Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Filled with apples and walnuts you’ll love Apple Cinnamon Bread on cool fall mornings. Sweetened with honey and apples.
    Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Apple Bread Recipe

    Simple Apple Cinnamon Cake

    Cinnamon apple cake on a platter with a slice being removed.
    Simple Apple Cinnamon Cake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Apple Cinnamon Cake is a one pan spice cake that is so moist and easy to assemble with more apples than batter that everyone will love.
    Get the Recipe: Simple Apple Cinnamon Cake

    Easy Apple Pie Bars

    Two apple bars stacked with walnuts in the background.
    Easy Apple Pie Bars Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Apple Pie Bars have a buttery shortbread crust and cookie like topping over a combination of sweet and tart apples.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Apple Pie Bars Recipe

    Apple Pear Galette With Apple Cider Caramel

    A slice of an apple and pear galette.
    Apple Pear Galette With Apple Cider Caramel. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Apple Galette Recipe is so much easier than a pie. Topped with apple cider caramel, it is transformed into the BEST fruit dessert ever.
    Get the Recipe: Apple Pear Galette With Apple Cider Caramel

    Apple Cobbler With Sweet Potato Biscuits

    A baking dish of apple cobbler
    Apple Cobbler With Sweet Potato Biscuits. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Apple Cobbler with Sweet Potato Biscuits is a delicious cobbler topped with biscuits. The slightly sweet biscuits taste even better when combined with apples, raisins and nuts. This is a great recipe if you’re feeding a crowd.
    Get the Recipe: Apple Cobbler With Sweet Potato Biscuits

    Light & Fluffy German Apple Pancake (Dutch Baby)

    A baked apple pancake covered with powdered sugar.
    Light & Fluffy German Apple Pancake (Dutch Baby). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    A German apple pancake (Dutch baby pancake) is the easiest and most delicious-and definitely most impressive-breakfast pancake you can make!
    Get the Recipe: Light & Fluffy German Apple Pancake (Dutch Baby)

    Spiced Apple Muffins With Coconut And Chinese Five Spice

    A single apple muffin with glaze dripping down the sides.
    Spiced Apple Muffins With Coconut And Chinese Five Spice. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Incredibly moist and flavorful spiced apple muffins made with Chinese Five Spice and a coconut streusel. Coconut milk adds even more flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Spiced Apple Muffins With Coconut And Chinese Five Spice

    Crock Pot Baked Apples With Raisins And Walnuts

    An individual baked apple on a plate next to caramel sauce.
    Crock Pot Baked Apples With Raisins And Walnuts. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Enjoy the flavors of cinnamon, walnuts and raisins as baked apples are slow-cooked in a crock pot creating the perfect Fall dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Baked Apples With Raisins And Walnuts

    Instant Pot Applesauce

    Instant Pot Applesauce. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Making delicious Instant Pot Applesauce is quick and easy. With just a few simple steps you can have the perfect side dish or snack.
    Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Applesauce

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    Barbara Curry is the culinary adventurer of Butter & Baggage. With a dedicated enthusiasm for real butter made from happy cows she is in constant pursuit of delicious recipes and tasty dishes. She shares her experiences, ventures, and occasional misadventures because let’s face it things can get messy in any kitchen.

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